About This Breed

History: Saint Bernards originated in the Swiss Alps, where they were once used by hospice monks in the Middle Ages to find lost travelers and pull carts in the deep snow. In fact, these dogs have been credited with saving over 2,000 travelers during the 1600s and 1700s. During the 1800s, the monks began to breed their Saint Bernards with Newfoundlands in attempt to increase size. The resulting dogs were bigger, but had a much longer coat than the former Saints. It was around this time that the breed made its way to other countries, including England and the United States. The Saint Bernard Club of America was formed in 1887. Over the following century, the Saint Bernard became very popular in America, and it became one of the most popular dogs in America during the 1960s and 70s. Today, the Saint Bernard enjoys modest popularity and can be seen in homes, movies, and dog shows across the country.

Temperament: Despite their large size, Saint Bernards are calm, gentle, and easygoing dogs that are friendly and welcoming to just about anyone. They do well with children, but are not overly playful or rambunctious. Training a Saint Bernard isn't difficult, but it's important to begin training as early as possible, while the dog is still an easily manageable size. Saints are smart and eager to please, but sometimes have a stubborn streak. Like all dogs, Saint Bernards should be socialized at an early age and exposed to many different experiences and environments.

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Saint Bernards are the drooling gentle giants of the Swiss Alps once used by hospice monks to find lost travelers. These patient and calm working dogs are part of the Molosser family and excel as livestock guardians and therapy dogs, and in weight pulling and drafting competitions.

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